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    Dimpled EMR and EMR-C

    As most of you guys know, we don't make things for looks. The AA (All Angles) concept was started at WEVO, when folks asked about using dimples for our ABC/R.

    After researching the subject, we concluded properly formed dimples on a control surface, offer tangible and perceivable benefits. More info on the AA surface here http://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com...A_ep_51-1.html

    For a long time, we resisted calls to make our EMR and EMR-C with a dimpled surface. The back story on why we're doing it now has to do with the way we've successfully mastered the dimpled surface, to the point it exceeds the friction/traction afforded by horizontal serrations, which is the reason the AA surface has now made its way to the LDFA and EMR family (EMR as a category consists of EMR, EMR-C and EMR-A).

    We made EMR-AA and EMR-C-AA from 17-4, and they're QPQ coated black. The slight curve is still there, the are two large lightening cuts under the button to cut down weight, invisible once it's installed.

    EMR-C, AA


    EMR, AA


    Under side of 17-4 EMR and EMR-C


    17-4 and AA options can be found under the existing EMR and EMR-C product pages:
    EMR: http://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/EMR_p_20.html

    EMR-C: http://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/EMR-C_p_23.html
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    Must be some kinda high speed CNC or CNC EDM machine that’s being used to make those tiny holes. Dannng.


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    I think a lot of folks ignore something small like the mag release button, sometimes it looks as though we lavish too much attention on it, but it's the kind of attention to detail I believe lacking on many human to machine interface controls.

    The gentle curve on the button's top has now been copied by 2A Armament, though their serrations are vertical, the original EMR an EMR-C are horizontal to mitigate vertical movement, not accelerate it. The horizontal serrations have their reasons for being: we deem finger movement on the button along the bore is irrelevant and negligible, but we do not want the finger to move up and down. The curve is partially there to make vertical movement slightly more difficult, the horizontal serrations help keep the finger in place.

    The AA version of the EMR and EMR-A take even more time to make, not solely due to its 17-4 SS material that takes longer to machine, but also because of the lighting cuts, and a separate surface treatment for the top of the AA surface. The 17-4 buttons are tumbled smooth, the top surface has a different process to give it an almost fine grain sandpaper texture.

    Here's a close up pic of an uncoated EMR-C, AA, notice the top surface's cross hatch pattern.


    We made a small batch of uncoated 17-4 EMRs and EMR-Cs for dealers only. Ammozone has polished units if you guys are interested, we'll probably not have polished 17-4 buttons again till next year.

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    Alright, I bit. Ordered one of the AA EMR's and an AA ABC/R. Already got the extra rate mag catch springs and one of your Ti Rainier branded LDFA's. Looking forward to finally trying out some of the AA!
    -One Nation, Under God

    -"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." ~ Michael Althsuler

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    Thank you!

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